In the tradition of Britten, Holst, and Vaughan Williams before him, British composer John Rutter has composed a wonderful work for strings based on the rich legacy of the folk music of the British Isles.

Inspired by Washington Irving's classic story, this selection presents a set of vibrant, richly textured, evocative portraits of the ancient and mysterious fortress. Students will be swept up by exotic,

Grieg has captured the spirit and soul of a people with melodic beauty and harmonic richness. These images evoke the Norwegian way of life, and the rugged splendor of the countryside. "Berceuse," "Elegy,"

Winter Melodies is a programmatic work. Each movement paints a picture of winter or the emotions brought on by winter.
 
There are four movements:
 
I. Gusts of Snow (2:47) ... view details

With Fire features a blazing tempo, liberal use of pointillistic technique, extremes of range and dynamics, and driving rhythms and accents that push the piece forward with intensity. If your